Ben Brereton-Diaz scored the only goal of the game just after the quarter hour mark.
Our pictures show just how invested Seasiders fans were in the game, played in front of a crowd of 13,383 at Bloomfield Road.
1. Blackpool v Blackburn Rovers
A young Blackpool fan makes his feelings clear Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
3. Blackpool v Blackburn Rovers
It was a busy night at Bloomfield Road. Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
4. Blackpool v Blackburn Rovers
A Blackpool fan shouts at the referee Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
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Blackpool fans take their seats Photo: CameraSport - Alex Dodd
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